Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

10/01/2013 email from Christopher R, Australia

Hi Tim, as I was gutting and skinning this year's buck with the beautiful knife you made for me, I thought to send you a couple pictures. The knife is fantastic. It is perfect in the hand, is a wonderful shape for gutting and skinning, it keeps a keen edge, and it is beautiful. Thanks again.

09/28/2011 Bladeforums.com posting by jstoke:

:﻿I contacted Tk to make a special knife for me in early August. Right from the start I knew I had made the right choice. He was very clear about costs,materials and turnaround time. Throughout the process communication was always timely and professional. I recieved the knife on Sep 26 about 4 weeks under the estimate he gave me! The knife itself was exactly what I had been promised with a few extras thrown in. Very fine craftmanship and extremely professional customer service. This is by far the best experience with a custom knifemaker that I have had. I can highly recommend TK Steingass to anyone wishing to have a custom knife built.

10/02/2011 Bladeforums.com posting by Armiger:

I am somewhat new here and although I have a few nice knives, I have never dealt with a knife maker to do a semi-custom build based on one of their particular models.

Back in August TK Steingass posted a picture of a Loveless style Caper/EDC in birds eye maple that caught my eye. It had already sold by the time I saw the thread. I emailed TK and asked him if he could duplicate this knife for me. He said that he would be pleased to work with me but he did not have any more of the birds eye maple. We discussed a few options for the handle along with the type of sheath and different color liners - I went with black vs the red on the one I originally saw. Although we decided on spalted maple as the second choice he was kind enough to email me a week later and tell me he was able to find some birds eye maple that he thought I would be pleased with. I was excited with this choice, as it was the material I had seen on the first knife.

Well.... the knife and sheath arrived yesterday and I can honestly say it not only looked as good if not better than his pictures (and his pics are outstanding) but it felt balanced and perfect for my hand. Its a great knife and the craftsmanship is flawless. I can also say that TK was patient during this process with my questions, would not let me pay until the knife was complete and the turnaround on all communications was always within 24 hours if not less. I can tell you that he was interested from the outset with making sure this was a great experience for me and I could tell he cared about making sure I was going to get what I wanted.

I am sure TK does not need any additional PR here on Bladeforum.com as his knives don't seem to last long on the exchange. I felt it important for you to know that it makes it all the better an experience when you are not only dealing with a good craftsman and a good businessman but a good man who cares about his product and your satisfaction. Simply stated fact! Thanks TK for the education, "coaching" and the great knife. This won't be my last knife with your makers mark on it.﻿

01/17/2013 email from Tony:

TK- what an absolutely fantastic knife! The blade is awesome with the hamon, you did a perfect job with weight dist. The handle is extremely ergonomic, just love the way it 'fits' my hand, great F&F and the stag looks even better in person. I really appreciate you doing this for me...thank you! Tony﻿

10/03/2011 Bladeforums post by Monkeyhunter:

Folks,I just wanted to say it was a pleasure dealing with a fine craftsman and gentleman knife maker TK Steingass. Good communication, fast delivery, top notch quality of a reasonably priced work of art. Further, a touch of humor always accompanied our exchange of e mails.Keep it up Tim!Jess﻿

0912/2011 Bladeforums post by JDieseljoe69:

I just received a beautiful set of Loveless style knives from TK and I have to say they are STUNNING!! To say the least. TK is a great guy to deal with, communication is fast and friendly. I will post a pic of the pair when I take a pic of them.Many thanks to TK!!!﻿

02/24/14 email from Mark M:

Tim, Your knife & sheath arrived in today’s mail and I must say … I absolutely love it! From tip to heel one can also see that a lot of careful thinking went into its design. And then the craftsmanship in building it … well it’s superb! I know not how anyone could have possibly done a finer job than you. It’s truly an heirloom quality piece and I’m very, very proud to own it.

By the way, I harbor no regrets that’s it not D2 or CPM154. The temper line that shows on this blade is sooo attractive. I’m confident it’ll also be a super performer as well.

Thank you again.

markPS: I think your horizontal leather sheath’s are of a great design too! They compliment each other quite well, in both “the look” and the workmanship.

8/16/14 email from William C:

Hi Tim: I just received the Midnight Defender and I am extremely pleased to say the least. Fit and finish are excellent and the perfect metal work is very well complemented by the beautiful marbling in the English Walnut scales. It is truly a work of art. ﻿﻿

9/12/14 email from Mike S:

TK, Just wanted to thank you for such a wonderful piece of craftsmanship. The knife you sent me is both beautiful as a work of art and well balanced and handy as a tool or weapon. It is more than I had hoped for and to be sure I will be ordering from you again.

6/15/15 email from Romain in Nice, France

Dear Timothy, I wanted to write you last week but time ran out of my hands.Thank You! Thank you for your time, thank you for having led this project seriously, thank you for having respected all the details I requested.thank you for having me up to date on every step of the project, thank you because my knife is unique, thank because it is a real peace of art, a beauty, a master piece.Hope to have other deal with you soon.﻿

Romain

2/19/16 email from Chris in NH:

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Just a quick note to let you know that finally got the EDC and it is an absolute gem! I love it. Very well made knife and beautiful too. My order got delayed a bit because the mail truck from Keene NH to Wilmington got into an accident and being a US Mail truck the Feds had to do an investigation. I will get back to you in the next few days for a new order,once I figure out which of your great knives I want next. Thanks for a beautiful piece! Chris

6/3/16 email from Drew:

Hi Tim,

I received Blue Bayou and it is beautiful....Thank you so much for everything. I couldn't be happier.

Drew﻿

4/20/17 email from Tommy:

I just want to thank you for your courtesy and professionalism during our transactions. Love my knives. Tommy﻿